Drawing Tips #2

The Lips

In our Drawing Tip #1 we focused on the eye. Today's feature is the ever versatile lips.

When drawing lips first sketch the basic outline. The top lip slightly protrudes over the bottom lip with the bottom lip being fuller than the top lip.

The Lips - Step 1

Next, begin shading in the direction of the planes of the lips. The shading on the top lip curves upward whereas for the bottom lip it curves downward.

The Lips - Step 2

Continue shading putting the darkest values at the line where the lips meet. You can put highlights to give the lips shine and form. If the bottom lip is larger put more highlights to enhance its fullness.

The Lips - Step 3

You have knocked it out of the park!!!